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Microsoft Skills - Intermediate

COURSE CODE: COMP1490


Location:
Leicester Adult Education College

Price:
Free

Day of the week:
Tuesday

Starting Date:
20/01/2026

Ending Date:
31/03/2026

Time:
18:15 - 20:45

Duration:
10 weeks

Your Course fees may be reduced based on individual circumstances. For further guidance, please refer to the funding rules or speak to a member of staff.

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Are you ready to take your digital skills to the next level? This course is designed for learners with some experience in using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and is ideal for those progressing from Functional Digital Skills Entry 3. It will help you develop practical skills for the workplace and gain confidence before pursuing a Functional Digital Skills Level 1 qualification.

• More advanced formatting skills, including paragraph and page settings. • Editing images, inserting and arranging text boxes, and basic table formatting. • Building on Word and PowerPoint skills to create documents and presentations. • An introduction to Excel, including basic chart creation and the use of simple formulae.

This course offers an engaging but more challenging experience, building upon your prior skillset. You will master additional formatting techniques to create posters, leaflets, and presentations for both personal and professional purposes. In a supportive environment, you will also be introduced to the basics of Excel, helping you gain confidence in this important workplace tool. This course is 2.5 hours per week for 10 weeks.

• Experience using basic formatting tools in Word and PowerPoint • Confidence navigating the web and awareness of online safety • A Digital Skills Entry 3 qualification • Minimum English Entry 3 skills

On successful completion, you will be ready to progress to a Functional Digital Skills Level 1 qualification, equipping you with further skills for the workplace or personal development.

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